Huntington, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
46,189
Population
2,848/sq mi density
$43,146
Median Income
$30,024 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$144,450 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
38.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
800
Violent Crime/100K
3,618 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,146 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
800 violent crimes/100K (111% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (47.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4107°N, 82.4347°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cabell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Huntington has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").